I'm guessing fading the Suns in the 1st round will be a popular play?

rm18 · 05-11-21, 11:43 PM

-1100 vs Memphis

Wrongside · 05-11-21, 11:57 PM

I think they lost tonight semi on purpose...better control of who they play in the first round, i.e. not the Lakers.

rm18 · 05-12-21, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by Wrongside

I think they lost tonight semi on purpose...better control of who they play in the first round, i.e. not the Lakers.

7 is the most likely spot for Lakers unless they going to lose all the way to 3rd.

Wrongside · 05-12-21, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by rm18

7 is the most likely spot for Lakers unless they going to lose all the way to 3rd.

Yep. Conceivable, they lose the next three and Clippers win the next three.

rm18 · 05-12-21, 12:09 AM

Clippers have tiebreaker don't need that much

Wrongside · 05-12-21, 12:10 AM

Ah, there you go...

Eddy Munny · 05-12-21, 12:43 AM

I don't see why this would be a popular play, Suns are on auto pilot... Last two games the Suns have been playing teams fighting for their playoff lives. I don't think Phoenix is throwing games, but they haven't matched the motivation/desperation of the teams with their backs against the wall (Lakers/Warriors).

Orbison · 05-12-21, 10:52 PM

at this point, Suns might as well tank their last 3 games so they slip to the 3 seed and play Portland instead of the Lakers. that would also likely mean a Lakers-Clippers matchup.

BeatTheJerk · 05-12-21, 11:00 PM

Thomorino likes this play with one of his many futures.

nyplayer33 · 05-12-21, 11:36 PM

Lakers clippers..who wins

BeatTheJerk · 05-12-21, 11:50 PM

Bucks-Clippers Finals

Unrivaled · 05-13-21, 12:14 AM

I think the Clippers win the west. But the Suns should win a round or 2.

hehfest · 05-13-21, 04:08 AM

Orby you're a pimp go get em'

pologq · 05-13-21, 06:52 AM

depends on match up.

i think the warriors and lakers being low seeds this year create interesting betting lines.

IBetYou · 05-13-21, 01:02 PM

Tonight's Suns/ Blazers matchup is a big one.

Blazers win and they're likely getting a dream matchup vs the Murray-less Nuggets. Pretty much shapes the West playoff picture with the Mavs & Lakers getting knocked down.

jjgold · 05-13-21, 01:14 PM

I wouldn’t fade Phoenix no way

lakerboy · 05-13-21, 01:22 PM

Key thing is who finishes 4th. That mean you don't play the Lakers until the conference finals.

Orbison · 05-13-21, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by hehfest

Orby you're a pimp go get em'

i haven't bet anything friend and probably won't. for all i know this could end up being one of those popular underdog plays that go up in a blaze of glory.

pologq · 05-13-21, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Key thing is who finishes 4th. That mean you don't play the Lakers until the conference finals.

crazy how it works out where you rather be 4th than 1st or 2nd this year.

you think the jazz or suns want to play the warriors or lakers in rd 1?

asiagambler · 05-13-21, 05:39 PM

Suns look dangerous. I would not be fading them against anyone except maybe Lakers

IBetYou · 05-13-21, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by asiagambler

Suns look dangerous. I would not be fading them against anyone except maybe Lakers

Doesn't bother you that Paul is 36yo? Playoffs require endurance.

IBetYou · 05-13-21, 05:51 PM

The west playoffs would be amazing if the Lakers weren't in it.

asiagambler · 05-13-21, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Doesn't bother you that Paul is 36yo? Playoffs require endurance.

Yes but I would think he has enough in the tank for the first round at least

IBetYou · 05-13-21, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by asiagambler

Yes but I would think he has enough in the tank for the first round at least

I was thinking the back end of a 7 game series. That's where fatigue comes in for older players.

johnnyvegas13 · 05-13-21, 07:25 PM

They will play the lakers

lakers want the 7

IBetYou · 05-13-21, 10:56 PM

Blazers seem to be the worst of the top 7 in the West. Lotta great European centres in the NBA but Nurkic aint one of them. Weak link on the Blazers. Inefficient. Has his moments on the defensive end but generally not good in that regard either. Kanter can't defend either.

Orbison · 05-13-21, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Blazers seem to be the worst of the top 7 in the West. Lotta great European centres in the NBA but Nurkic aint one of them. Weak link on the Blazers. Inefficient. Has his moments on the defensive end but generally not good in that regard either. Kanter can't defend either.

so you would trust the Mavs more than the Blazers, for example?

ThaTopMoron · 05-13-21, 11:36 PM

refs just called a fake foul on the blazers with 2.4 seconds left with booker shooting a terrible off balance shot down 1

lol

IBetYou · 05-13-21, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by Orbison

so you would trust the Mavs more than the Blazers, for example?

Yes, I like the Mavs. Doncic is a bad boy ;p ...I like the fact they made a sub of Richardson last game. He's got good competitive spirit but he's a bum. Hardaway much more talented.

IBetYou · 05-13-21, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by ThaTopMoron

refs just called a fake foul on the blazers with 2.4 seconds left with booker shooting a terrible off balance shot down 1

lol

Thriller! Looked like a clear foul to me -can't put your arm on someone's hip when they're shooting. Mavs in pole position for that coveted 5 spot.

TheMetsSuck · 05-13-21, 11:40 PM

Blazers ml just cost me big time. Holy Fack. Can’t believe that lost after the booker turnover with 5 secs left up 1. Unreal he missed both foul shots

johnnyvegas13 · 05-13-21, 11:41 PM

What needs to happen for suns to take the 1seed from jazz?

rm18 · 05-13-21, 11:43 PM

Have to gain another game but Jazz schedule is easy

ThaTopMoron · 05-13-21, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Thriller! Looked like a clear foul to me -can't put your arm on someone's hip when they're shooting. Mavs in pole position for that coveted 5 spot.

they don't call stuff 5x worse than that throughout every game so don't call it to decide a game

i hit big on blazers yesterday but just wanted to watch 4th q to see if blazers still fighting big time ... looks like they might have a nice last season game vs Nuggets at home who now pretty much have no shot to pass Clippers since Clips last 2 games are vs Hou and OKC... so Nuggets won't care about the last game.